Clearing the streets in Washington with protests and arrests
In Washington the peace demonstrators sparked a clash of views as thousands gathered. Police and troops moved quickly to detain known troublemakers, while leaders reconsider the propriety of street protests influencing national policy. The Nixon stance and foreign coverage echo concerns over street power vs official will.
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Six Man Juries Considered to Speed Wisconsin Courts
The Milwaukee Journal reports a State Judicial Council committee drafting ideas to tighten the jury system without harming due process. Potential changes include eliminating jury trials for petty misdemeanors and traffic violations and allowing only six man juries in small claim cases. If approved by the legislature, reforms could let judges handle more work and reduce taxpayers' costs, following Chief Justice Burger's lead.
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MacArthur warns of inevitable first strike in next war
Twenty years ago in 1951 Tribune notes Gen Douglas MacArthur urging a swift U S readiness program. He warns the first blow in the next war may be decisive. Also reported are the Rennebohm family tragedy in an Irish Hill automobile crash and a B 36 bomber crash in Albuquerque killing 23 airmen. South Korea claims 3 million young men ready to fight, Truman defends Asiatic policy, and Marshall explains MacArthur's firing.
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La Crosse bar law eyed for repeal by city leaders
The La Crosse Tavern League calls for a repeal of a city ordinance excluding women from local bars as public discourse heats around nightlife rules. The proposal coincides with a broader 40 year retrospective noting shifts in policies and culture surrounding tavern access and gender norms.
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Letter to editor condemns dam opponents in Kickapoo project
Mrs Mary Ames of La Farge writes to The Tribune defending the Kickapoo dam and attacking Mr Schulze of Tomah for opposing the lake project. She claims concerns about oxygen plants and fish stocks are misdirected and urges support to advance the dam without delays.
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Desegregation Sparks School Closures in the Deep South
The Tribune letters urge action against racial discrimination as many black students face longer bus rides and loss of meeting places when black high schools are closed or renamed during desegregation. Investigators report 985 black teachers and principals were dismissed or stripped of contracts across 467 southern districts. Jane Meier warns of immediate, forceful responses to face-to-face discrimination.
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Complaint on zoo shows poor care in La Crosse
John Kahle of 1040 Redfield St. notes recurring Tribune articles about the city’s management of parks and zoo. He cites a visit April 19 with few deer and bears, calls for overhaul, and complains about boulevard trees damaging sidewalks and delayed repairs. He urges action by the Chamber of Commerce and city leadership.
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Lucey Will Feel Republican Veto Power In Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, Republicans in the Senate, including independents or Mavericks, plan to use veto power after last fall's defeat. They aim to shape budget fights and tax policy, betting on voter resistance to higher taxes while challenging Lucey on school aid and higher education issues. The tactic risks electoral backlash from 1970 campaigns.
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Spy files paid off this week
Washington reports that Army counterintelligence data gathered since the 1968 Chicago riots helped police identify about 200 militant antiwar leaders. Photographs shared with the FBI allowed authorities to separate leaders from followers, enabling arrests near critical action points and aiding Capitol security.
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Commendation Not Liberation for Content Homemakers
A homemaker voice argues against the word liberation, praising daily work at home. She notes lack of feedback from husbands, celebrates personal creativity in sewing and cooking, and desires occasional acknowledgment of her contributions rather than full liberation. The piece contrasts evolving roles with fulfillment found in homemaking.
Priests Vote for Choice on Marriage or Celibacy
Rev. Frank Bonnike, president of the National Federation of Priests' Councils, says priests should not be a separate caste from laypeople after the group adopts a resolution allowing priests to choose marriage or celibacy.
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